Lot 908: Original Mid-Century Figural Sculpture By Curtis Jeré (C. Jeré)
Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art · Sold
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- Estate Collection: Antiques, Sterling Silver, Cut Glass & Fine Art
- Lot Number
- 908
- Status
- Sold
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 43
- Closed
- 6/11/26 7:41 PM PT
Description
An original mid-century modernist figural sculpture by Curtis Jeré (C. Jeré), titled "Boy Flying Kite with Dog" (circa late 1960s to 1970s). The whimsical design depicts a young boy flying a kite that has gotten stuck on the crossarms of a utility/telephone pole, while his dog plays nearby. Constructed from patinated cast bronze and welded mixed metals. The thin wire functions as the kite string connecting the boy to the pole. The entire scene is mounted onto a raw, heavy natural stone base, typically made from quartz or onyx. "C. Jeré" is the shared pseudonym of artists Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, who founded Artisan House in 1963. While best known for brutalist wall art, their freestanding narrative sculptures of children are highly collectible. Item Specifics Artist Curtis Jeré Type Sculpture Material Bronze Subject Boys Theme Hobbies & Leisure Style Figurative Art Production Technique Metalwork Item Height 16 in Item Width 7 in Item Length 11 in Culture American Region of Origin United States